Mechanics Bay, Auckland

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Apply for up to $2,000 and also be in to win a $20,000 makeover.

2358 days ago

Save 20% on new-generation cellular shades

Window Design Interiors

Famous for their insulation and light control properties, beautiful Luxaflex Duette cellular shades have taken another step into the future.

Discover these new features in our stunning newly renovated showroom and save 20% until June 30th 2018.

Showroom: 130 Marua Road, Ellerslie
Phone: (09)… View more
Famous for their insulation and light control properties, beautiful Luxaflex Duette cellular shades have taken another step into the future.

Discover these new features in our stunning newly renovated showroom and save 20% until June 30th 2018.

Showroom: 130 Marua Road, Ellerslie
Phone: (09) 525 1675
Find out more

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2358 days ago

Poll: Chokos: what to do with a bumper crop?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Here's a question from a reader of NZ Gardener, Ash in Whangamomona, who wants to know what to do with 100kg of chokos! He's looking for ideas to manage a bumper choko crop. And feel free to share more ideas in the Reply space.

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Chokos: what to do with a bumper crop?
  • 61.6% Give them to your friends
    61.6% Complete
  • 17.1% Give them to your enemies
    17.1% Complete
  • 6.6% Preserve (Reply to tell us how)
    6.6% Complete
  • 14.7% Throw them in your compost
    14.7% Complete
890 votes
2359 days ago

Get INSPIRED by wallpaper

Resene

Resene has just released the latest Habitat plus, full of inspiring ideas to help you bring out the best in your home with wallpaper. Pick up your FREE copy at your local Resene ColorShop. Make sure you view the extensive wallpaper library while you're in store; there's something to suit … View moreResene has just released the latest Habitat plus, full of inspiring ideas to help you bring out the best in your home with wallpaper. Pick up your FREE copy at your local Resene ColorShop. Make sure you view the extensive wallpaper library while you're in store; there's something to suit all tastes from neutral to bold, pattern to texture, fun to traditional, striped to botanical. Find your local ColorShop

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2359 days ago

Poll: Are you able to afford your own home?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Housing affordability is getting worse for Kiwis - especially in Auckland.

About four in five people renting are unable to comfortably afford mortgage payments, recent Government statistics show. Many Kiwis are fleeing expensive cities like Auckland in search of affordable housing in the … View more
Housing affordability is getting worse for Kiwis - especially in Auckland.

About four in five people renting are unable to comfortably afford mortgage payments, recent Government statistics show. Many Kiwis are fleeing expensive cities like Auckland in search of affordable housing in the regions - and they're not looking back.

So, in your current situation are you able to afford your own home?

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Are you able to afford your own home?
  • 41% Yes, I can
    41% Complete
  • 15.9% Only with the help of Kiwisaver/ partner
    15.9% Complete
  • 6.9% In another 5-10 years I could
    6.9% Complete
  • 36.3% No, renting is my only option
    36.3% Complete
1997 votes
2359 days ago

Safety improvements proposed for Cook Street and surrounding area

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Cook Street is one of the high-risk corridors in Auckland and is a priority for safety investment. AT is seeking feedback until 28 June on the changes, including improvements for the intersections of Sale Street, Union Street and Drake Street.

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2359 days ago

Poll: Is there still a place for marmalade in your kitchen... and your heart?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once upon a time, marmalade on toast was a winter staple. In our upcoming July issue though, gardening guru Lynda Hallinan says marmalade is in danger of extinction because fewer and fewer people are buying, making or eating it! So tell us: Do you still like marmalade? Yes or no, don't forget … View moreOnce upon a time, marmalade on toast was a winter staple. In our upcoming July issue though, gardening guru Lynda Hallinan says marmalade is in danger of extinction because fewer and fewer people are buying, making or eating it! So tell us: Do you still like marmalade? Yes or no, don't forget to tell us why.

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Is there still a place for marmalade in your kitchen... and your heart?
  • 79% Yum and yes please, I love marmalade!
    79% Complete
  • 21% No, thank you!
    21% Complete
2166 votes
2360 days ago

Winter Clearance of Top Quality Women's Shoes & Boots

Shoe Factory

Quality Leather and some Synthetic Boots and Shoes from Europe and Asia! Limited stock to clear at fantastic prices!

Most of the stock is priced from $50 to $90 - while sizes last!!

Shoe Factory
Shop 11 Mt Wellington Shopping Centre, Mt Wellington Highway (By Countdown Supermarket)

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Quality Leather and some Synthetic Boots and Shoes from Europe and Asia! Limited stock to clear at fantastic prices!

Most of the stock is priced from $50 to $90 - while sizes last!!

Shoe Factory
Shop 11 Mt Wellington Shopping Centre, Mt Wellington Highway (By Countdown Supermarket)

Hours:
Mon to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm
Saturday 10.00am to 3.00pm

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2365 days ago

Speedway to move from Western Springs

Reporter Stuff

Hi Neighbours,

Speedway promoters have agreed to move from Western Springs, opening the way for the venue to become the home of test cricket in Auckland.

Here's the full details about the move.

What are your thoughts on the speedway moving? Are you a neighbour glad to see the back of … View more
Hi Neighbours,

Speedway promoters have agreed to move from Western Springs, opening the way for the venue to become the home of test cricket in Auckland.

Here's the full details about the move.

What are your thoughts on the speedway moving? Are you a neighbour glad to see the back of the racing and the noise? Are you looking forward to a decent test cricket venue in Auckland? And if you're a speedway fan, how do you feel about trekking out to the airport to see races?

(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your comments used on Stuff)

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2360 days ago

Housing affordability is getting worse

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Waitematā, are you renting and unable to comfortably afford your own home?

About 58% of people in your community have said they are unable to afford a house within the cheapest 25% of the area - and it's said to be getting worse. Is this something you are struggling with? What are … View more
Hi Waitematā, are you renting and unable to comfortably afford your own home?

About 58% of people in your community have said they are unable to afford a house within the cheapest 25% of the area - and it's said to be getting worse. Is this something you are struggling with? What are house prices like in your neighbourhood?

What do you think needs to be done to help change these results?

To see the statistics from the Government's latest housing affordability measure, click here.

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2360 days ago

What do you think about the new waterfront plans?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This week, Panuku Development Auckland and Auckland Council released development plans for the city's downtown CBD waterfront.

They say work will be undertaken "over the next few years" to create:
- new public spaces in Lower Queen St and Quay St
- a new ferry basin layout
- … View more
This week, Panuku Development Auckland and Auckland Council released development plans for the city's downtown CBD waterfront.

They say work will be undertaken "over the next few years" to create:
- new public spaces in Lower Queen St and Quay St
- a new ferry basin layout
- improvements to Queens Wharf so Auckland can host larger cruise ships, - upgrades to the length of waterfront Quay St

The plan also includes the construction of a new bridge crossing Viaduct Basin to Wynyard Quarter and a new waterfront space.

What do you think about the plans? Do you think they are necessary? Is there anything missing from them?

Read more and watch a video of the plans here

2360 days ago

A picture of the losted keys

Administration Office from Neighbourhood Support Auckland

Car Keys found on rock wall has been handed to us.
Is this your keys?
contact us on 098159605

Keys found PDF.pdf Download View

2361 days ago

Get hands on experience! Courses starting 23rd July.

NZMA

These courses will set you up to enter the construction industry as an apprentice or entry-level employee. You’ll gain loads of hands-on, practical experience, starting off with small workshop projects and eventually building a prefabricated timber sleepout, through our partnership with Go-Homes!… View moreThese courses will set you up to enter the construction industry as an apprentice or entry-level employee. You’ll gain loads of hands-on, practical experience, starting off with small workshop projects and eventually building a prefabricated timber sleepout, through our partnership with Go-Homes!

You may even be eligible to study for free through the Youth Guarantee or Maori and Pasifika Trades Training schemes*. Don’t miss out. Courses starting 23rd July.
Contact us and enrol today!

*Terms and conditions apply. Contact the NZMA team for more information.
See our students in training

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2361 days ago

School holiday programme: Hit the Stage!

Operating Theatre Trust

Tim Bray Productions presents their school holiday 5-day Hit the Stage! programme and popular single-day Theatre Workshops. Hit the Stage! students have the experience of devising their very own piece of theatre to perform to loved ones at the end of the week. Theatre Workshops allow your children … View moreTim Bray Productions presents their school holiday 5-day Hit the Stage! programme and popular single-day Theatre Workshops. Hit the Stage! students have the experience of devising their very own piece of theatre to perform to loved ones at the end of the week. Theatre Workshops allow your children (ages 5-12yrs) to have exclusive backstage tours, with exciting theatre and craft activities.

Hit the Stage! takes place at TAPAC, Mon 9 - Fri 13 July and Theatre Workshops are offered at the PumpHouse Theatre in half-day or full-day sessions on July 16, 17, 18 or 19. Click here for more info and to book.
Learn more

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2361 days ago

Waste plan a step closer to a zero-waste Auckland

Communications Team from Auckland Council

The council’s Environment and Community Committee has approved recommendations from hearings on the plan and adopted the Auckland Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2018: Working Together for Zero Waste.

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2365 days ago

What do you think about our airports?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Auckland,

Your city's airport has been under fire recently and it got us wondering about what Kiwis think about their local airport. We want to hear about your airport experiences. What do you think are the best and worst Koru lounges in NZ? What are some of the weirdest or quirkiest … View more
Hi Auckland,

Your city's airport has been under fire recently and it got us wondering about what Kiwis think about their local airport. We want to hear about your airport experiences. What do you think are the best and worst Koru lounges in NZ? What are some of the weirdest or quirkiest airports you've been to in NZ? Email your thoughts to our travel reporter at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz. (If commenting, please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).”

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